by Gaye Mack | Aug 7, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
If one could board the ‘way back machine’ with Mr. Peabody and Sherman from the endearing ‘Rocky and Bullwinkle’ show, it might be interesting to dial in coordinates for May 1186, Eynsham Abbey, Oxfordshire. Upon arrival, we might very well hear the town crier...
by Gaye Mack | Jul 16, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
The Great Fire of 1184, which all but destroyed Britain’s oldest site of Christianity, Glastonbury Abbey, is legendary. For 900 years, myth and speculation have flourished as to the cause of this catastrophic event. The majority speculation put forth by historians...
by Gaye Mack | Jul 6, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
In “Flight Through Time”, my 12th century mystery series, Eleanor of Aquitaine is the queen of the hour. Historically a fascinating woman, scholars, historical fiction authors… not to mention Hollywood, can’t seem to get enough of her; nor can I. If someone were to...
by Gaye Mack | Jun 25, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
After five months of pure slog, Saturn, the ‘old Devil’, the task master in everyone’s chart, has finally finished his retrograde motion, Stationing Direct as of today. When Saturn turns retrograde, his energy commands us to review, rethink and...
by Gaye Mack | Jun 4, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
In a very Uranian manner, the wonder of technology has hit the realm of publishers and writers alike with the arrival of On Demand Books’ Espresso Book Machine! Now, while you wait for your favorite café drink to be made, the book you’ve wanted to read can be printed...
by Gaye Mack | May 29, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
A little over two miles northwest of Oxford, the tiny hamlet of Godstow lies alongside the River Thames. Bucolic in its landscape, Godstow remains noteworthy for two of its area landmarks, a medieval nunnery and The Trout (Inn, Pub) which 850 years ago(give or...
